What was the special mission of John the Baptist?

Answer

"There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of
the Light, that all men through him might believe." John 1: 6, 7.
 


In what prophecy are Christ's life, suffering, and death touchingly foretold?
What is the result of faith's being put to the test?
To whom are sinners brought by conversion?
By what are men sanctified?
Who moved upon the prophets to give their messages?
What therefore follows?
In narrating the work of creation, what statement is made concerning its completion?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle